American Water Works Co. Inc.
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Market Cap$27.55B
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Earnings Call Q1 2025
May 1, 2025 - AI Summary
Strong Q1 Financial Performance: American Water reported earnings of $1.05 per share for Q1 2025, reflecting a nearly 11% increase compared to $0.95 in Q1 2024. Revenue growth was primarily driven by authorized rate increases and organic customer growth, supporting the company's affirmation of 8% EPS growth guidance for 2025.
Dividend Growth: The company's Board approved an 8.2% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.765 to $0.8275 per share. This consistent dividend growth over the past decade significantly outpaces peers and aligns with their long-term target of 7% to 9% annual growth, providing a positive signal for income-focused investors.
Regulatory and Legislative Developments: Key legislative changes in Missouri, Indiana, and Virginia are expected to enhance the regulatory environment and increase allowable returns on investments. These developments support American Water's ability to recover costs and invest in critical infrastructure improvements, presenting opportunities for future growth.
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$119.16
14.9% downside
Current Fair Value
14.9% downsideOvervalued by 14.9% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.
Share Statistics
| Market cap | $27.55 Billion |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Value | $41.98 Billion |
| Dividend Yield | $3.1225 (2.21061946902655%) |
| Earnings per Share | $5.39 |
| Beta | 0.7 |
| Outstanding Shares | 195,000,000 |
Return
| Return on Equity | - |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets | - |
| Return on Invested Capital | - |
Valuation & Multiples
| P/E Ratio | 25.72 |
|---|---|
| PEG | 237.89 |
| Price to Sales | 5.84 |
| Price to Book Ratio | -1.2 |
| Enterprise Value to Revenue | 8.72 |
| Enterprise Value to EBIT | 25.17 |
| Enterprise Value to Net Income | 39 |
| Total Debt to Enterprise | 0.34 |
| Debt to Equity | 1.37 |
Revenue Sources
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About American Water Works Co. Inc.
7,100 employees
CEO: Walter Lynch ith a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated...